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Suggested Books to add to your reading list for Fall/Winter 2019

There is nothing better than sitting down with your favorite book and entering a new world, educating yourself and exploring an area of interest. We’ve summarized some of our favorite books in the health, wellness and nutrition fields for you convenience. We hope these books will inspire you in various categories in your life and support your healthier, happier self.

Read any good books lately you’d like to recommend? Leave a comment below to let us know!

Energy MedicineThe first comprehensive look at the groundbreaking field of energy medicine and how it can be used to diagnose and treat illness, from one of the world’s foremost practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Today, more of us than ever are discovering the curative powers of energy medicine. Scientific studies continue to confirm its validity, and medical doctors are regularly prescribing treatments such as acupuncture to their patients. But even for those of us who have benefitted from such treatments, the question remains: what exactly is energy medicine, and how does it work?

MetahumanNew York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra unlocks the secrets to moving beyond our present limitations to access a field of infinite possibilities. How does one do this? By becoming metahuman.
To be metahuman, however, isn’t science fiction and is certainly not about being a superhero. To be metahuman means to move past the limitation constructed by the mind and enter a new state of awareness where we have deliberate and concrete access to peak experiences that can transform people’s lives from the inside out.Metahuman invites the reader to walk the path here and now. Waking up, we learn, isn’t just about mindfulness or meditation. Waking up, to become metahuman, is to expand our consciousness in all that we think, say, and do.

Outer Order, Inner Calm
Gretchen Rubin knows firsthand that creating order can make our lives happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative. But for most of us, a rigid, one-size-fits-all solution doesn’t work. When we tailor our approach to suit our own particular challenges and habits, we can find inner calm. With a sense of fun, and a clear idea of what’s realistic for most people, Rubin suggests dozens of manageable tips and tricks for creating a more serene and orderly environment.

The Longevity ParadoxFrom the moment we are born, our cells begin to age. But aging does not have to mean decline. World-renowned surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has been treating mature patients for most of his career. He knows that everyone thinks they want to live forever, until they hit middle age and witness the suffering of their parents and even their peers. So how do we solve the paradox of wanting to live to a ripe old age—but enjoy the benefits of youth?

This groundbreaking book holds the answer. Working with thousands of patients, Dr. Gundry has discovered that the “diseases of aging” we most fear are not simply a function of age; rather, they are a byproduct of the way we have lived over the decades. In The Longevity Paradox, he maps out a new approach to aging well—one that is based on supporting the health of the “oldest” parts of us: the microorganisms that live within our bodies.

Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance
In our high-stress, overworked lives, we think the answer to accomplishing more is to do more. But the best advantage we can give ourselves is to take a mental break—to spend a few minutes of the day giving the body and brain rest. Did you know that a brief meditation can offer rest that’s five times deeper than sleep? When you make time to practice the Z Technique this book teaches, you’ll actually be more productive than if you took an hour-and-a-half nap or had a cup of coffee.

A leading expert in meditation for high performance, Emily Fletcher has taught meditation at numerous global corporations, including Google, Barclays Bank, and Viacom, to help their employees improve their focus and increase their productivity levels. With Stress Less, Accomplish More, anyone can get the benefits of her 15-minute twice-daily plan. Emily specifically developed the Z Technique for working people with busy lives. Now, you can learn to recharge anywhere, anytime—at home or at your desk. All you need is a few minutes and a chair (no apps, incense, or finger cymbals required).

The Microbiome Breakthrough
There is a fundamental connection between your brain, gut, thyroid and microbiome. If any one part of this system is malfunctioning, it will impact the others. Taking care of your microbiome is the basis of Dr. Kellman’s revolutionary Microbiome Protocol, which has been proven to significantly alleviate depression, anxiety, gastrointestinal concerns, insomnia and other health issues.

Maybe you should talk to someone
One day, Lori Gottlieb is a therapist who helps patients in her Los Angeles practice. The next, a crisis causes her world to come crashing down. Enter Wendell, the quirky but seasoned therapist in whose of­fice she suddenly lands. With his balding head, cardigan, and khakis, he seems to have come straight from Therapist Central Casting. Yet he will turn out to be anything but.

Whole Beauty
A decade ago, after suffering from life-threatening autoimmune disorders, Hollywood actress Shiva Rose set out to discover a more holistic way to natural health and beauty. Growing her own organic herbs and flowers; mixing creams, lotions, and tonics; and following Ayurvedic practices and creating mindful rituals, she has not only healed her life but has also become a leader and entrepreneur in the world of all-natural beauty and lifestyle. From natural beauty solutions like a Blushing Bride Chickpea Face Mask to showing how to tap into the full force of female energy, Whole Beauty is a complete guide to revitalizing your life.

An American Sickness
In these troubled times, perhaps no institution has unraveled more quickly and more completely than American medicine. In only a few decades, the medical system has been overrun by organizations seeking to exploit for profit the trust that vulnerable and sick Americans place in their healthcare. Our politicians have proven themselves either unwilling or incapable of reining in the increasingly outrageous costs faced by patients, and market-based solutions only seem to funnel larger and larger sums of our money into the hands of corporations. Impossibly high insurance premiums and inexplicably large bills have become facts of life; fatalism has set in. Very quickly Americans have been made to accept paying more for less. How did things get so bad so fast?

Recipe Specific Books:

Recipes for Your Perfectly Imperfect LifeFeeling good is not about having a picture-perfect life with a flawless body, job, and family. We can have those things and still feel deeply unhappy. Joy and true confidence come by finding a level of inner peace in our messy, perfectly imperfect lives.
In this beautiful, inspirational, and highly anticipated new book, Kimberly Snyder shares not only her amazing new food recipes but also practical tips for living a happy and fulfilling life. As Snyder teaches, the key is to live beyond labels, heal body shame, and move past self-judgment. By embracing life’s ups and downs and learning to tune into our intuition, we can ultimately claim our right to feel good, just as we are.

Food: What the Heck Should I Cook?
Dr. Mark Hyman’s Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? revolutionized the way we view food, busting long-held nutritional myths that have sabotaged our health and kept us away from delicious foods that are actually good for us. Now, in this companion cookbook, Dr. Hyman shares more than 100 delicious recipes to help you create a balanced diet for weight loss, longevity, and optimum health. Food is medicine, and medicine never tasted or felt so good.

Deep Nutrition
A self-published phenomenon examining the habits that kept our ancestors disease-free―now with a prescriptive plan for “The Human Diet” to help us all live long, vital, healthy lives.

Physician and biochemist Cate Shanahan, M.D. examined diets around the world known to help people live longer, healthier lives―diets like the Mediterranean, Okinawa, and “Blue Zone”―and identified the four common nutritional habits, developed over millennia, that unfailingly produce strong, healthy, intelligent children, and active, vital elders, generation after generation. These four nutritional strategies―fresh food, fermented and sprouted foods, meat cooked on the bone, and organ meats―form the basis of what Dr. Cate calls “The Human Diet.”

Eat Clean, Play Dirty – Sakara LifeSince delivering their first meals by bicycle in 2012, Whitney and Danielle have changed thousands of lives across the country and garnered a long list of celebrity devotees including Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Alba, and Oprah. With Eat Clean, Play Dirty, they have gathered the vibrant, delicious dishes that clients and fans crave and make it possible to recreate the Sakara magic in their own kitchens.

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Health cost sharing members are cash pay patients so it’s always best to find the most affordable prices for prescriptions. The team at GoodRx strives every day to bring you reliable, accurate and trustworthy information about prescription drugs and health. GoodRx gathers prices for more than 70,000 pharmacies across the U.S. to bring you up-to-date information about what drugs cost and how you can save.

Use SingleCare to save on prescriptions with our pharmacy discount card. You can also save on health care such as dental, vision and online doctor visits.

Rx Outreach is a nonprofit pharmacy committed to helping people get the medications they need at an affordable price. Through a strong commitment to our patients and strong relationships with donors and pharmaceutical companies, Rx Outreach is able to lower the cost of medications to make them affordable to those who need them most.

Nurx makes it easy for anyone, regardless of circumstance, to get medication quickly, discreetly, and affordably. So we can all stay safe and in control of our own health, always. Get your prescriptions and home testing kits delivered right to your door. No hassle, no big spend. With automatic refills and renewals so you’re always covered.

Zocdoc was created to solve patient problems, beginning with online appointment-booking – and they haven’t stopped building since. With Zocdoc, you can see doctors’ open appointment times and book instantly online, make informed choices with verified reviews, and stay on top of important checkups with tailored reminders. And those pesky waiting room forms? Fill them out online, just once, and keep them forever.

Heal offers timely and convenient medical care from caring and qualified doctors in the privacy of your own home. They treat every human being with dignity and respect. They safeguard your privacy as if it were our own. They are transparent in their pricing. Heal is your family doctor in your family room. They’ve rebooted old-fashioned relationship-based primary care using innovative technologies that let doctors be doctors. They do so at fair, affordable prices – often covered by insurance – so quality healthcare is almost never out of reach.

SteadyMD is a completely new approach to primary care. Their doctors see a limited number of patients, so they can give you the time and attention you deserve. Their service is completely online, which means that you get comprehensive, personalized care from anywhere in the world, on any device. Your SteadyMD doctor is your partner in health, long-term.

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Through the gentle practices of movement, visualization, sound, breathing, and conscious intention of Wisdom Healing Qigong, you reintegrate your body and mind, reconnecting your energies, and that reconnects you with your own healing capacity to practice this energetic self-care and self-healing of your mind, body, and heart. Knew Health members get access to free e-book and 50% off of Qigong for Beginners classes.

CAP Beauty stocks over 150 brands of products that are always 100% natural and teeming with nutrition and life force. At CAP Beauty the power of plants are at work to create change, both outside and in.

A one-stop skincare shop where knowledgeable experts, customized facials, and powerful products come together to help you put your best face forward.

The Oura smart ring tracks your body’s heart tate, temperature, movement, and sleep. Oura tracks you 24/7 so you can build an accurate, insightful baseline of information about yourself from which you can grow and improve.

The world’s largest library of guided meditations for fertility, pregnancy, and parenthood.

Headpace is an app that helps you learn to meditate and live mindfully. You can try Headspace for yourself and learn the essentials of meditation and mindfulness with their free Basics course. If you enjoy it, then it’s time to subscribe. Once you do, you’ll have bite-sized minis for when you’re short on time, exercises to add extra mindfulness to your day, and hundreds of meditations on everything from stress to sleep.

Connect with a licensed therapist from the palm of your hand, and experience the most convenient, affordable way to improve your mental health.

Health.com delivers relevant information in clear, jargon-free language that puts health into context in peoples’ lives. Through medical content, insights from experts and real people, and breaking news, we answer: how it happened, what it feels like, what you can do about it, and why it matters.

With a Zeel Membership, you’ll enjoy a monthly in-home massage at a preferred rate, along with additional VIP benefits throughout the year. It’s the natural choice for anyone who wants to prioritize their wellness.

Yoga therapy is a type of therapy that uses yoga postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and guided imagery to improve mental and physical health. The holistic focus of yoga therapy encourages the integration of mind, body, and spirit. The IAYT provides resources to find a certified Yoga Therapist near you.

Imperfect Foods was founded in 2015 with a mission to eliminate food waste and build a better food system for everyone. They offer imperfect (yet delicious) produce, affordable pantry items, and quality eggs and dairy. They deliver them conveniently to customers’ doorsteps and pride ourselves on offering up to a 30% discount compared to grocery store prices.

Noom helps people everywhere lead healthier lives through behavior change. They work with customers across the globe to help them create healthier habits, reduce their risk of chronic health problems, reverse disease, and foster healthier relationships with themselves in the process.

Tons of cardio and strength equipment. Unlimited fitness training. Super friendly staff. And the home of the Judgement Free Zone®.

24 Hour Fitness is the perfect gym for people who want it all: the best fitness classes, premium gym amenities and much more. Now with over 400 locations nationwide.

ClassPass is a monthly membership to over 30,000 fitness studios and gyms around the world. From harder-than-life bootcamps to slow flow yoga, find the workouts you’re looking for with one app.

Founded in 2015, FORTË has revolutionized the fitness industry by providing access to avant-garde boutique studio classes coached by leading fitness experts worldwide. Both a technology and subscription based streaming platform, FORTË installs hardware and software into boutique studios, which enable the classes to be streamed live to FORTË ’s platform.

Pure Barre is the largest, most established barre franchise with more than 500 studios across North America. With a dedicated following of 550,000+ clients, Pure Barre focuses on small movements that result in big changes. Pure Barre’s innovative technique comes in a range of class offerings that target strength, cardio and flexibility for people of all levels, providing clients with self-focused time to transform the body and mind.

The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) is the world’s leading medical journal and website. Published continuously for over 200 years, NEJM delivers high-quality, peer-reviewed research and interactive clinical content to physicians, educators, and the global medical community.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.

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